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Marineland Finally Convicted After Decades of Animal Cruelty

Marineland was found guilty of breaking provincial laws, over its cruel treatment of three young black bears.

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11 Women Animal Lawyers Who Are Changing the Game in 2024

Animal Justice is paying tribute to 11 incredible women animal lawyers in Canada who are actively using the law to build a more compassionate future for animals.

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Victory! Canada Bans Wildlife Poisoning by Strychnine

A huge win for wildlife! The use of the poison strychnine to kill wild animals including wolves, coyotes, and black bears, has been outlawed.

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Animal Justice Testifies at Parliament to Ban Live Horse Exports for Slaughter

Let’s protect horses from being flown to their deaths overseas.

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Animal Justice Charges Live Horse Exporter for Animal Transport Violations Over Shipment to Japan

The charge stems from a shipment of live horses that exceeded the legal time limit for transport to Japan, during which three horses collapsed on the flight.

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Canada’s Lack of Fish Protection Laws Explained

Fishes have nervous systems that feel pain and distress, yet they lack legal protections to shield them from widespread physical and mental harm.

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Progress! Bill to End Live Horse Exports for Slaughter Passes Crucial Vote

Canada is one step further toward protecting horses from the cruelty of the live export trade.

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Egg Industry in Canada

A shocking 83% of egg-laying hens are still confined to cages.

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Price Hikes & Broken Promises: The Ongoing Saga of Loblaws

Loblaws flip flops on discount reduction and continues to fail caged hens.

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New Data: Millions of Mice, Fishes, Cows & Dogs Suffered in Canadian Labs in 2022

These animals endured a real-life nightmare in the name of science.

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Legal Showdown: Animal Justice Fights Canada’s Dog Rescue Ban

Canada’s ban on importing rescue dogs from over 100 countries is cruel and misguided.

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Notorious Dog Sled Facility Loses Defamation Case

A win for animals and free speech, and a blow against the dog sledding industry.

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